The Story Behind The Dynasty
History
The Biala chassidic dynasty has its roots in Poland. The Rebbes of Biala are descended from Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok Rabinowicz, the Holy Jew of Peshischa, who was a disciple of the Seer of Lublin. The Seer was a disciple of Rabbi Elimelech of Lizensk, who was a disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch, who was a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of Chassidus.
- Grand Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak Rabinowitz, the “Holy Jew” of Peshischa (1766, 1813).
- Grand Rabbi Yerachmiel Rabinowitz of Peshischa (d. 1831).
- Grand Rabbi Nathan David Rabinowitz of Shidlovtza (d. 1865).
- Grand Rabbi Yitzchok Yaakov Rabinowitz of Biala, author of Divrei Binah (d. 1905).
- Grand Rabbi Yerachmiel Tzvi Rabinowitz of Biala-Shedlitz.
- Grand Rabbi Yechiel Yehoshua Rabinowitz, author of Chelkas Yehoshua (1900, 1981).
- Grand Rabbi David Matisyahu Rabinowitz, author of Lahavas Dovid, Biala Rebbe of Bnei Brak (1928, 1997).
- Grand Rabbi Aaron Shlomo Chaim Eleazar Rabinowicz, shlita, Biala Rebbe of America.
Grand Rabbi Aaron Shlomo Chaim Eleazar Rabinowicz, shlita
Grand Rabbi Aaron Shlomo Chaim Eleazar Rabinowicz, the Biala Rebbe of America, has his main headquarters in Boro Park, New York, with additional bases in Israel (Betar and Jerusalem) and North Miami Beach.
The captivating chassidic leader has dedicated his life’s work to outreach and spiritual healing. His love and acceptance of everyone, regardless of who or what they are, is a testament to his belief that we are all children of Hashem.
The Rebbe’s kiruv is remarkable. He also works with Bnei Noach, those who keep the seven commandments incumbent on non-Jews, many with Jewish roots who long to return.
The Biala (Byala, Biale) chassidic dynasty has its roots in Poland. The Rebbes of Biala are descended from Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok Rabinowicz, known as the Yid Hakodesh, the Holy Jew.
The Rebbe has saved worlds.